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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Anonymous History of Abbot Ceolfrith.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what two countries does Farmer claim "The Age of Bede" to be an important source of early Christian Church history?
(a) Ireland and The Netherlands.
(b) Rome and Ireland.
(c) England and Ireland.
(d) England and France.

2. The saints who are detailed in "The Age of Bede" lived in what two centuries according to Farmer?
(a) The fourth and fifth B.C.
(b) The sixth and seventh A.D.
(c) The sixth and seventh B.C.
(d) The fifth and sixth A.D.

3. Which of the works in "The Age of Bede" does Farmer claim was popular during the Middle Ages?
(a) "Voyage of St. Brendan."
(b) " The Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow."
(c) "The Life of Wilfrid."
(d) "The Life of Cuthbert."

4. To what office did Stephanus claim Agilberht ordained Wilfrid?
(a) Bishop.
(b) Cardinal.
(c) Abbot.
(d) Priest.

5. What apostle and New Testament book does the anonymous author on the history of Ceolfrith cite as his inspiration for writing the book.
(a) He cites the Apostle Paul's letter to the Hebrews.
(b) He cites the Apostle Paul's letters to the Corinthians.
(c) He cites the epistles of St. Peter.
(d) He cites the Gospel of John.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many total years does the anonymous author report that Ceolfrith ruled separately over the monasteries of St. Peter and St. Paul?

2. Who returned a letter of thanks for the gift the monks delivered to Rome according to the anonymous author?

3. Why was Cuthbert inspired to rise from his sickbed in Chapter 8, according to Bede?

4. What principal apostle of Ireland does Farmer claim encouraged monasticism for men and women?

5. Who kept Wilfrid until Stephanus claimed he could meet with suitable travelers as he began his journey to St. Peter's see?

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